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Sabalenka sets up a Brisbane final vs Rybakina. It’s a rematch of the 2023 Australian Open decider

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:07 GMT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Almost a year after contesting the Australian Open final, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the title match of a key tune-up event for the first major of 2024.Top-seeded Sabalenka overpowered her compatriot and two-time champion Victoria Azarenka in a 6-2, 6-4 win Saturday that earned her a spot in the Brisbane International final against Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon winner.The win extended top-seeded Sabalenka’s streak to 15 on Australian soil, including a title run in Adelaide last year before her Grand Slam breakthrough at Melbourne Park.That 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory in the Australian Open final last January was the highlight of Sabalenka’s five wins over Rybakina in their seven career meetings.“Let’s just say it’s going to be great battle as always,” Sabalenka said, looking forward to Sunday’s final. “Always great matches against Elena.“We both play really super aggressive tennis. That’s why all the matches are pretty tight — we both p...

Winter’s first blast: What Saturday’s storm has in store for the DC area

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:07 GMT

Winter is taking its first shot at the D.C. area on Saturday. It’s expected to be a mixed bag that will bring messy weather around sunrise.Here’s what you need to know.WTOP meteorologist Mike Stinneford said to expect a little snow and a lot of rain.He said a new computer model is bringing a whole lot of warm air and a whole lot of moisture “at the upper levels.”“That’s going to change over any snow or sleet that moves in to rain fairly quickly,” Stinneford said.A Winter Storm Warning remains for Washington, Frederick and Carroll counties from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. And there is also a Winter Weather Advisory till 4 p.m. along and west of Interstate 95, including Prince William County in Virginia, but it does not include D.C.Stinneford said those could change overnight and into the morning “as some of the new guidance is really knocking down the snow levels across the region.”But, he cautioned, it’s possible the region ...

Woburn firefighters battle roaring 2-alarm house fire

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:07 GMT

Firefighters in Woburn battled a raging house fire late Friday night. Video from the scene showed flames shooting out of the roof of the home on Richard Circle. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Preparations underway for season’s first snowstorm

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:07 GMT

Road crews are out in force Saturday pre-treating roads and preparing for the season’s first major snowstorm.Some communities are bracing for up to a foot of snow before the storm moves out of the region.Residents who spoke with 7NEWS said they were making the necessary preparations, including filling their gas tanks and buying last-minute food items. Stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest on the winter storm.

Chicago Bears decisions: What to know about upcoming evaluations of coach Matt Eberflus, QB Justin Fields and No. 1 pick

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:07 GMT

The Chicago Bears don’t have a playoff berth at stake when they play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. The Bears (7-9) officially were eliminated in Week 17.But there’s plenty to keep the Bears motivated in the season finale — and not just playing spoiler to the Packers playoff hopes.When time runs out Sunday, the Bears will be on the clock to make major decisions in a crucial offseason.Here’s a look at the decisions ahead.General manager Ryan PolesNot all of Poles’ moves since joining the Bears in January 2022 have worked out, but the way he has gone about building the roster is looking better and better.His trade of the 2023 No. 1 draft pick to the Carolina Panthers last offseason netted him not only the No. 1 draft pick this year, but also top wide receiver DJ Moore, promising rookies in right tackle Darnell Wright and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and a 2025 second-round pick.His acquisition of defensive end Montez Sweat from the Wash...

Patriots mailbag: How would offense look if Bill Belichick got his way?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:07 GMT

The Patriots still have one more game left to play, and it could be an entertaining one if snow forecasts come true.But fans are already focused on 2024 and beyond.So, who are the Patriots’ general manager candidates, what should the team do in the 2024 NFL Draft, and why should extending defensive tackle Christian Barmore be a priority?Those are the questions in this week’s mailbag.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Four Patriots players who deserve a longer look in season finale New England Patriots | Patriots-Jets preview: What to watch for in Belichick’s possible last NE game New England Patriots | NFL notes: How Matthew Slater’s passionate speeches helped keep the Patriots together New England Patriots | Patriots-Jets injury report: Hunter Henry out, 12 other Patriots questionable New England Patriots | Last day of school vibes as Patriots wait for snow day in season finale ...

Police probe UK Post Office for accusing over 700 employees of theft. The culprit was an IT glitch

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:07 GMT

LONDON (AP) — U.K. police have opened a fraud investigation into Britain’s Post Office over a miscarriage of justice that saw hundreds of postmasters wrongfully accused of stealing money when a faulty computer system was to blame.The Metropolitan Police force said late Friday that it is investigating “potential fraud offences arising out of these prosecutions,” relating to money the Post Office received “as a result of prosecutions or civil actions” against accused postal workers.Police also are investigating potential offenses of perjury and perverting the course of justice over investigations and prosecutions carried out by the Post Office.Between 1999 and 2015, more than 700 post office branch managers were accused of theft or fraud because computers wrongly showed that money was missing. Many were financially ruined after being forced to pay large sums to the company, and some were convicted and sent to prison. Several killed themselves.The real culprit was a defective computer ...

Man critical after dispute led to shooting at Bridgeport restaurant

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:07 GMT

CHICAGO -- A man is in critical condition after a verbal dispute led to a shooting at a restaurant in Bridgeport Friday night. Police said a 32-yera-old man was in the restaurant Buffalo Wings and Rings near the 3400 block of South Halsted around 11:25 p.m. when two unidentified men approached him and began a verbal dispute. Service suspended temporarily at O’Hare Blue Line after body found on track One of the individuals produced a firearm and shot the 32-year-old man before fleeing the scene. It is not known how many customers and employees were inside the restaurant but according to their website, they were open until midnight.The man sustained multiple gunshot wound to the body and was transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.

Saturday Forecast: Flurries, mid 30s, cloudy

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:07 GMT

SATURDAY: Light snow & rain/snow mix at times tapering off this afternoon. Additional accumulation half to one inch. ESE/SSW 0-7 mph. High: 35SATURDAY NIGHT: Some flurries or a little drizzle at times: Low 30 SUNDAY: Extensive cloudiness lingers. A flurry or a bit of drizzle possible. High: 37Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Extended outlook calls for temps in the mid to upper 30s on Monday-- with a round of some wet snow Monday evening into what could end up being a snowy and windy Tuesday with a high of 34. Mostly cloudy and windy on Wednesday with a high in the mid to upper 30s. Temps again above normal on Thursday with highs in the upper 30s with mostly cloudy skies. Friday could be another snowy day with highs right around freezing. 

The first weekend of 2024 starts sunny

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today is going to be bright and mild with most high temperatures rising to the lower 60s. Winds will come from the northwest 5 to 10 mph.Today's normal high is 62°The next rain starts overnight Monday. An upper-level low is off the northern Oregon coast. It will land in the Four Corners tomorrow afternoon then head east into Texas. It will pull in moisture from the Pacific. Moisture at the surface will continue off the southeast flow.Much of the rain/thunderstorms Monday happens in the morningA cold front also factors into Monday's weather as it moves across the area. Most of the rain with a few thunderstorms looks to fall during the morning where the chance of rain and thunderstorms is 70%. A 20% chance of mainly rain is forecast into the middle of the afternoon.There could be a little rain overnight as a second cold front presses to the south bringing the colder air and the strongest winds. Wind gusts expand Sunday night when southeast winds will gust as high as ...